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01-12-2018 | Research Article

Coping strategies in Iranian mothers of children with type 1 diabetes

Authors: Mounes Asadi Shavaki, Tayebeh Fasihi Harandi, Ata Pourabbasi, Mitra Rahimzadeh

Published in: Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders | Issue 2/2018

Abstract

Purpose

Having a child with type 1 diabetes as a stressor causes the use of coping strategies in mothers. The aim of this study was to investigate the coping strategies in mothers of children with type 1 diabetes and their relationship with stress management.

Methods

This study was conducted on mothers of children with type 1 diabetes (N = 180) in Tehran and Karaj (Iran). Data were collected by a multi-sectional questionnaire that its validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (v 19) and using statistical tests.

Results

The highest mean score was related to problem-focused coping (22.11) and the lowest was related to emotion-focused coping strategies (12.2). Regression model showed that the variables of mother’s age, problem- focused coping, and meaning-based coping had a positive effect, and variables of father’s age and emotion-focused coping had a negative effect on stress management in mothers.

Conclusion

Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes can be more successful in their stress management through using problem-focused and meaning-based coping approaches. Hence, the need for continuous education of effective coping strategies to these mothers is felt.

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Title: Coping strategies in Iranian mothers of children with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Mounes Asadi Shavaki
Tayebeh Fasihi Harandi
Ata Pourabbasi
Mitra Rahimzadeh
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders / Issue 2/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2251-6581
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-018-0352-8

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